1 Chron 8:1 Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second son, Aharah the third….
These days I often pray, “All right, Lord. What do You want me to say today? What lesson is there in all these names?” God is so faithful to lead me, and with little to go on but names in this book, I’ve needed His guidance more than ever.
1 Chron 8:2 …Nohah the fourth and Rapha the fifth.
I believe that everybody has a story, and I think these lists of names support that position. Each name is a life. Each life is connected to others—wives, children, neighbors. They all played a part, large or small, positive or negative. They culminate in Jesus.
1 Chron 8:28 All of these were heads of families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusalem.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. It’s easy to feel small and insignificant in life. It’s easy to treat others as small and insignificant as well, but we all have a story and we all play a role in leading others towards You or away. Help us to move in the right direction—toward You. Help us to honor the stories of others. Draw us closer. Amen.
1 Chron 8:40 …All these were the descendants of Benjamin.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.